Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 23 in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are rested coming off a bye week, relatively healthy and ready to roll for a 10-game stretch to improve their positioning in the NFC.

Detroit (5-2) is a half-game behind Green Bay in the NFC North and a game ahead of Chicago in the division, and in a logjam in the race for the conference’s best record with Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle and San Francisco.

Lions coach Dan Campbell shared the outlook in the conference with his team this week, saying the next month will be pivotal.

“You’re going to start seeing the risers and fallers,” Campbell said. “And, a lot of these tea

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